American Kestrel
American Kestrel on fence post
American Kestrel on fence post
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Jan, 2014Views
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Location
I took this photo on my way out of a preserve near my house. I watched him fly overhead and sat on a fence of someone's house. This shot was actually taken out of my car window.Time
It was around 6:00pm just as the sun was setting.Lighting
The sun was perfect for this quick shot. I had to adjust to the lower lighting and bump my ISO.Equipment
Nikon D80 with a Sigma 500 lens.Inspiration
This was the first time I saw this guy sitting still.Editing
I adjusted the temperature to bring out some more of the blues.In my camera bag
Extra batteries, short and long focal lenses, external flash.Feedback
Be ready for a shot just to appear. Don't be afraid to just roll down a window and shoot. Learn your camera so you can make quick changes to get the picture. I only had about a minute to get the shot.
